"The nice brick patterns" Tozeur by cadzand

Tozeur Travel Guide: 97 reviews and 215 photos

Ouled el Hadef

The old town district known as Ouled El Hadef comprises a network of narrow alleys which have changed little since the 14th century.
Houses along the streets are covered by rectangular pale yellow brickwork, that are making patterns when they are arranged in two levels. The result is one of the most distinct and beautiful architectures of Tunisia. The geometric motifs are considered a marvel of Islamic art.

Patterns and kelims

Delightful patterns

A pleasure for the eye.

The city is well situated at the fringe of the seasonal large lake Chott el Jerid.
Chott El Jerid is one of a series of large salt lakes which lie lifeless in summer but evaporate during the winter to create inland seas.
It covers 5.000 sq km and lies in the middle of Tunisia, close to the Algerian border. Chott el Jerid was some thousand years ago part of the Mediterranean Sea. The chott is easily accessed, as an elevated causeway has been built across it, from Kebili to Tozeur. The part on the eastern side is called Chott el Fejej.

Last visit to Tozeur: Nov 2002
Intro Updated Dec 6, 2002
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fabrice Oct 6, 2005 at 12:23 AM

magnifique oasis
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JLBG Oct 27, 2004 at 9:38 PM

Tozeur has a charm of its own with its brick decorated houses. Though it is now a big city, it remains very pleasant to visit.
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Sandi-2004 Sep 27, 2004 at 2:29 AM

Beautiful finish to a tour of Tunisia. What a fascinating place. Thanks for bringing it into my life through your excellent photos and descriptions.
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tini58de Jun 29, 2004 at 1:38 AM

Nice little page, Gini - brought back many memories!
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Luchonda Apr 3, 2004 at 8:12 AM

I was once in Tozeur and remember the diner we had in the desert ! Great memo's - thx for sharing !
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matcrazy1 Aug 25, 2003 at 9:17 AM

Nice page, my great memories of a local market (with camel heads - dead camels) especially !
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sachara Jul 22, 2003 at 11:35 PM

Mooie plek en mooie pagina!
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heplion Jan 5, 2003 at 1:23 PM

Nice page, thanks!
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cbeaujean Dec 5, 2002 at 3:30 AM

tozeur or the miracle of water!a green spot which means life...maybe the nicest town of your trip....